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The world’s largest event of its kind! The 2010 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase—show listings, ground transportation options, FAQ and more.

See the World’s Top 64 Golfers in Tucson February 14-22, 2010 during the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Budget Travel Magazine named Tubac, Arizona as one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America!

The August/September 2009 issue of Hispanic Magazine lists Tucson in the Top 10 Cities for Hispanics! Vamos a Tucson!

Tucson's own Arizona Inn and Mirval Resort made the Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 100 list for U.S. Resorts.

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Cyclists compete on "one of America's 10 best century courses" at the 27th Annual El Tour de Tucson Nov. 21. Registration is open!

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View this PDF of a great little Sunset Magazine article on what to do in Tucson.

The fourth Saturday in October is National Make A Difference Day! See how the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau made a difference.

The Washington Post lists Kitt Peak as top locale for stargazing!

Tucson and Southern AZ are featured in the "Drives of a Lifetime" section on the National Geographic Traveler website!

Meet other travelers who share your interests and find recommendations at GoSeeArizona.com.

Triathlete Magazine lists Tucson as the #1 place for Triathletes to live and train!

Visit the beautiful Town of Oro Valley, one of "America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities."

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Stone Canyon Club was listed in Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses 2009/10!

Tucson’s Sonoran Desert is a Top 10 Stateside Safari!

Downtown Tucson's historic Rialto Theatre has been ranked in the "Top 50 Worldwide Club Venues" list by Pollstar, the concert industry trade publication.

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Every weekend, Tucson's downtown is bustling with family friendly activities.

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20th Annual All Souls Procession Nov. 6 - Nov. 8
Many Mouths One Stomach presents Tucson's annual All Souls Procession--a two-mile, human-powered, ceremonial procession through downtown ending with the burning of a large urn filled with offerings and notes for those who have passed on--along with a photo exhibit, altars, and poetry readings

TSO Pops! Patriotic Pops! Nov. 6 - Nov. 8
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents a salute to Veterans Day and a tribute to America's heroes of Southern Arizona featuring a proud program of patriotic music that honors our military.

Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games Nov. 6 - Nov. 8
Celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland, Ireland and Wales with great music, dancing, athletic events, and good food and drink, including performances by massed bagpipe bands, unique Celtic merchants, storytelling, a petting zoo, and more at Rillito Race Track Park.

Art + Design: etherton invites Nov. 6 - Nov. 28
Etherton Gallery, in downtown Tucson, hosts an exhibition uniting works of contemporary art and interior design, and featuring such nationally known Tucson designers and artists as Stephen Paul of Arroyo Design, Scott Baker of Baker + Hesseldenz, and Tom Philabaum of Philabaum Glass Studio and Gallery.

Kartchner Caverns 10th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 7 - Nov. 8
Kartchner Caverns State Park hosts a weekend of insightful presentations, many interesting booths, and fun kid's activities during the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the park's Grand Opening. Reserve a cave tour in advance by calling 520-586-2283 and plan to stay for the weekend.

Festivals of Friendship at Tucson Children's Museum Nov. 7 - Feb. 27
Tucson Children's Museum presents its "Festivals of Friendship" celebration on select Saturdays, including Dia de los Muertos (Nov 7), Christmas Around the World (Dec 5), Japanese New Year (Jan 9), Carnavale (Feb 13), and Lantern Festival (Feb 27)

5th Annual Argentina Heart and Soul, Wine and Food Event Nov. 8
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort presents a celebration of the wine and food of Argentina, with a special menu, musical entertainment, and special room rates for those wishing to stay the night.

Calexico and the Filming of 'Flor de Muertos' Nov. 8
The Rialto Theatre hosts a live performance by Tucson's own Calexico on the occasion of the filming of Flor de Muertos, a documentary celebration by Tucson's own Brink Media of the 20th anniversary of the All Souls Procession and the music of Calexico

Veterans Day Concert: Old Arizona Brass Band Nov. 10
Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance presents the Old Arizona Brass Band performing as the historic "4th Cavalry Regimental Band" in traditional blue Army uniforms, at Canyon del Oro Baptist Church.

6th Annual Native Eyes Film Showcase Nov. 12 - Nov. 15
Arizona State Museum and the UA's Hanson Film Institute in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian present an array of contemporary Native American films and discussions with filmmakers. U of A's James E. Rogers College of Law, Grand Cinemas Crossroads, and Arizona State Museum

Tucson Pima Arts Council Open Studio Tour Nov. 14 - Nov. 15
Tucson Pima Arts Council presents a free, self-guided tour of the studios and galleries of working artists in metropolitan Tucson. Map available at the TPAC website and office, and at select studios and galleries.

'Salome' by Arizona Opera Nov. 14 - Nov. 15
Arizona Opera presents "Salome" by Richard Strauss. Salome's obsession with John the Baptist drives her to make a deadly deal with her stepfather Herod, performing the dance of the seven veils in exchange for the head of the prophet.

GABA Fall Bike Swap Meet Nov. 14
Greater Arizona Bicycling Association presents a bike swap-meet, with everything about or for bikes: clothing, gear, bicycles, parts, staged along Fourth Avenue.

Leonid Meteor Shower Special Event Nov. 17
The UA Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, a 90-minute drive north of Tucson, hosts a program with the opportunity to see the Leonid Meteor Shower, potentially a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Taiko Plus! Concert Nov. 20 - Nov. 22
Odaiko Sonora presents a performance of taiko and taiko collaborations with local performing groups Theatrical Mime Theatre, Thom Lewis Dance, and Batucaxé at Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, University of Arizona.

'Breaking Away' at The Fox Nov. 20
On the eve of El Tour, Tucson's premier perimeter bicycling event, Tucson's vintage movie palace, the Fox Tucson Theatre, will screen a classic, inspiring cycling-themed movie from 1979.

1st Annual Wingspan Golf Classic Nov. 20
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain (a new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course) hosts this amateur golf tournament, featuring a shotgun start and 4-person scramble and low gross, to benefit Wingspan, Southern Arizona's LGBT community center.

Holiday Craft Market Nov. 20 - Nov. 22
Tucson Museum of Art presents a holiday craft market in its courtyard with more than 120 artists offering for sale their unique work in jewelry, ceramics, watercolors, metal work, and more. Live music courtesy of the Tucson Kitchen Musicians and the Beer Garden in the courtyard of La Casa Cordova on Saturday and Sunday.

Old Tucson Studios: Celebrate 70 Years of Movie Making! Nov. 21
Old Tucson Studios kicks off its yearlong celebration of its 1939 Hollywood beginnings and amazing film history with a performance by Darryl Worley, a country music mainstay for 10 years, a retrospective exhibit of production stills covering 70 years of movie making, and a fireworks display.

UMC 27th El Tour de Tucson Nov. 21
University Medical Center 27th El Tour de Tucson presented by Diamond Ventures, Tucson's largest perimeter cycling event for all ages and abilities, featuring 109- 80-, 66-, 35-, 4-, and 1/4-mile courses.

John Prine in Concert at the Fox Tucson Theatre Nov. 21
The Fox Theatre presents a performance by John Prine, a songwriter/singer whose musical career spans more than 35 years. His songs have been covered by everyone from Bonnie Raitt to Bette Midler to Johnny Cash.

Native American Month Social & Indian Craft Market Nov. 27 - Nov. 29
Native America Co-operative presents a craft market at Mission San Xavier Plaza featuring 40 vendors offering authentic, handmade crafts and traditional American Indian foods as well as drumming and dancing contests and fun children's activities.

Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts Nov. 28 - Nov. 29
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents a holiday arts and crafts spectacular, with over 200 wine and culinary themed vendors, live music and dance performances, a pie-eating contest, and childrens' cooking and art activities at Oro Valley Marketplace.

Ain't Misbehavin' Nov. 28 - Dec. 19
Arizona Theatre Company travels back to 1930s Harlem for this presentation of the exuberant, Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin', featuring bright lights, glamorous gowns, and finger-snapping, toe-tapping music at Temple of Music and Art.

Pardon My English, Gershwin by Ira Nov. 29
Chamber Music Plus Southwest opens its 2009-10 season with a dramatic/musical portrait of George Gershwin, America's most famous composer told through the eyes and ears of his brother Ira. Berger Performing Arts Center.